Sony STR-DA5600ES Operating Instruction

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STR-DA5600ES

4-184-690-11(1)

Operating Instructions

Multi Channel AV Receiver

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not c over the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

For customers in the United States and Canada

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.

Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord.

3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For customers in Europe

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local

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Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling o f waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA5600ES (the receiver). Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

• In this manual, the USA/Canadian model is used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “European model only.”

• The instructions in this manu al describe mostly the controls on the supplied simple remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

On Copyrights

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5, 978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTSHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technol ogy and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

“BRAVIA” Sync is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

VAIO is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/ or service marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.

SHOUTcast

is a registered trademark of AOL

LLC.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD (“VC-1 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO.

“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation

” is a registered trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL

Description and location of parts ..................8

Getting Started

Checking the connection appropriate for your

components ............................................20

1: Installing speakers ..................................21

2: Connecting the monitor ..........................25

3: Connecting the video components .........26

4: Connecting the audio components .........35

5: Connecting the IR Blaster ......................39

6: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........40

7: Connecting to the network .....................41

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....43

9: Setting the speakers ................................44

10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker

settings automatically

(Auto Calibration) .................................47

11: Configuring the network settings of the

receiver ..................................................53

12: Preparing a computer to use as a

server .....................................................53

Guide to on-screen display operation .........55

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the component

connected to the receiver .......................58

Enjoying sound/images from the components

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT .....................................................60

Operating the TDM-iP50 using the GUI menu

of the receiver ........................................61

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio .........................64

Presetting FM/AM radio stations ...............66

Listening to satellite radio

(USA/Canadian model only) .................67

Connecting a satellite radio tuner ...............68

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio .........68

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio ... 69

Presetting satellite radio channels .............. 70

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock) ..................................... 71

Enjoying Surround Sound

Playing back with 2-channel sound ........... 74

Playing back with multi-channel

surround ................................................ 75

Enjoying a surround effect for music ......... 76

Enjoying a surround effect for movies ....... 78

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the

receiver .................................................. 81

Enjoying content stored on the server ........ 82

Enjoying the audio of a component connected

to the receiver using other device via the

home network ....................................... 85

Using a controller ....................................... 87

Listening to Rhapsody ............................... 88

Listening to SHOUTcast ............................ 91

Features of the Setup Manager application

software ................................................. 92

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone

function ................................................. 94

Making a multi-zone connection ............... 94

Setting the speakers in zone 2 .................... 98

Switching the zone setting of the remote ... 99 Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) .............. 99

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features .............. 102

Switching the monitors that output the HDMI

video signals ....................................... 105

Outputting the HDMI signals even when the

receiver is in standby mode

(Pass Through) .................................... 105

Switching between digital and analog

audio .................................................... 106

Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs

(Input Assign) .....................................107

Using the sleep timer ................................ 109

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (Night Mode) ............................ 109

Recording using the receiver ....................110

Switching the command mode of the receiver

and the remote ..................................... 111

Using a bi-amplifier connection ............... 112

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu ............................. 114

Auto Calibration ....................................... 115

Speaker settings ........................................ 118

Surround settings ...................................... 122

EQ settings ...............................................123

Multi Zone settings .................................. 124

Audio settings .......................................... 125

Video settings ........................................... 127

HDMI settings .......................................... 129

Network settings ......................................131

Quick Click settings .................................133

System settings .........................................134

Operating without connecting to a TV ..... 135

Setting remote control codes that are not

stored in Quick Click ...........................150

Resetting the remote code for Quick

Click ....................................................151

Operating Each Component Using the Multifunction Remote

Operating each component using the

multifunction remote ...........................152

Programming the remote ..........................153

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically (Macro Play) .................157

Setting remote commander codes that are not

stored in the remote .............................158

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ................................................160

Additional Information

Precautions ...............................................161

Troubleshooting ........................................162

Specifications ...........................................169

Index .........................................................174

Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click)

Operating components or lighting connected

to the receiver using the on-screen remote

(Quick Click) ...................................... 142

Using Quick Click .................................... 143

Setting components that are operated by the

on-screen remote .................................148

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically with Quick Click

(Macro Play) ....................................... 148

Description and location of parts

Front panel

To remove the cover

Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children.

To open the cover

Slide the cover to the left.

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or off. When the power is on, the lamp above the button lights up in green.

Saving the power in standby mode.

When “Control for HDMI” (page 129), “Server Function” (page 132), “Network Standby” (page 133), and “RS232C Control” (page 134) are set to “OFF,” and the power for zone 2/zone 3 is turned off. If “Control for HDMI,” “Server Function,” or “Network Standby” is set to “ON,” “A.STNDBY” appears in the display window of the receiver while the receiver is in standby mode.

B TONE MODE, TONE

Adjusts FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/SURROUND BACK, FRONT HIGH BASS and TREBLE. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level.

C MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING MODE,

TUNING

Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM) and satellite radio (SIRIUS) (USA/Canadian model only).

D Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote commander.

E DIMMER

Press repeatedly to adjust brightness of the display window.

F DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display.

G INPUT MODE (page 106) H Display window (page 10) I 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/

HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 74, 75, 76,

78)

J HD Digital Cinema Sound lamp

(page 78)

Lights up when a sound field with HDD.C.S. is selected.

K ZONE/SELECT, POWER (page 94)

Press SELECT repeatedly to select zone 2, zone 3 or main zone. Each time you press POWER, the output signals for the selected zone will be turned on or off.

L HDMI IN (page 26)

Press to select the input signal from the component connected to the HDMI IN jacks.

M HDMI OUT (page 26, 105) N PHONES jack

Connects to headphones.

O SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

(page 46)

P AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 48) Q VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 33) R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

Lights up when multi-channel audio signals are decoded.

S INPUT SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play back. To select the input source for zone 2 or zone 3, press ZONE SELECT (qa) to select zone 2 or zone 3 first (“ZONE 2 [input name]” or “ZONE 3 [input name]” appears on the display window), then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source.

T MASTER VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

U HDMI IN 6 (page 26)

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Indicators on the display

A SW

Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

B Playback channel indicators

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings).

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Left High

Right High

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)

SBL

Surround Back Left

SBR

Surround Back Right

Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: Surround speakers are set to “NO.” Sound Field: A.F.D. Auto

C INPUT indicators

Light up to indicate the current input.

AUTO

Lights up with the corresponding indicators that indicate the current input when INPUT MODE is set to “Auto.”

HDMI

The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack.

COAX

Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack.

OPT

Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack.

MULTI

The multi-channel input is selected.

ARC (page 106)

TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected.

D HDMI OUT A + B (page 105)

Lights up when the signals are output from the HDMI OUT A or B jack. + also lights up, along with A and B when the signals are output from both jacks.

E SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is activated.

F MEMORY

A memory function, such as Name Input, etc., is activated.

G ZONE 2/ZONE 3

Lights up while operation in zone 2/zone 3 is being enabled.

H SERVER (page 85)

Lights up when the server function is activated.

I L.F.E.

Lights up when the disc being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) channel. The L.F.E. channel signal is actually being reproduced, the bars underneath the letters light up to indicate the level.

J SP AB (page 46) K BI-AMP

Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to “BI-AMP.”

L D.C.A.C.

Lights up when auto calibration is performed.

M D.L.L.

Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function is activated.

N H.A.T.S.

Lights up when the H.A.T.S. (High quality digital Audio Transmission System) function is activated.

O Tuning indicators

Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio stations, or satellite radio stations.

SIRIUS (USA/Canadian model only)

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected and “SIRIUS” is selected.

Stereo broadcast

MONO

Monaural broadcast

RDS (European model only)

RDS information is received.

CAT (USA/Canadian model only)

The category mode is selected during the satellite radio operation.

PRESET

The tuning mode is set to the preset mode.

P VOLUME

Displays the current volume.

Q D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

R Dolby Digital Surround indicators

Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals.

Dolby Digital

;D+

Dolby Digital Plus

;D EX

Dolby Digital Surround EX

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “Analog.”

S DTS-HD indicators

Light up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD.

DTS-HD

Lights up constantly with the one of the following indicators.

MSTR

DTS-HD Master Audio

HI RES

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

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T ;Tru eHD

Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD.

U Dolby Pro Logic indicators

Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.

;PL

Dolby Pro Logic

;PLII

Dolby Pro Logic II

;PLIIx

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

;PLIIz

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Note

This indicator does not light when either the center speaker and surround speaker is not connected.

V A.P.M (page 116)

Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated.

W EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

X L-PCM

Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signals are input.

Y DSD

Lights up when the receiver is receiving DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signals.

Z DTS(-ES) indicators

Light up when DTS or DTS-ES signals are input.

DTS

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. Either 96/24 or NEO:6 also lights up depending on the input signal format or decoding format.

DTS-ES

Lights up with the either following indicator depending on the input signal decoding format.

96/24

DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) decoding

DISCRETE

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

MATRIX

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

NEO:6

DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “Analog.”

Rear panel

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

(page 25, 29, 35)

OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks

COAXIAL IN jacks

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 25, 26)

B Control jacks for Sony equipment

and other external components

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 39, 94) TRIGGER OUT jacks (page 124)

Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant components, or the amplifier/receiver of zone 2 or zone 3.

C DMPORT (page 35)

D LAN ports (switching hubs)

(page 42)

E VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section (page 25, 29, 32)

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack (page 94)

EXT VIDEO IN jack

Connects to the component when you want to watch in PIP (Picture in Picture) window.

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ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jack (USA/Canadian model only) (page 96)

An RJ-45 jack used to send a video signal to the component in zone 2. Use a CAT5 cable for the connection. Used for custom installation. For information on how to use this jack, consult your dealer.

Attention

Do not use this jack for an Ethernet LAN connection. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

I AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (page 38)

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks (page 37)

PRE OUT jacks

F COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section (page 25, 29)

Y, P

, PR/CR IN/OUT*

B/CB

jacks

G ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack (page 40)

AM ANTENNA jack (page 40)

SIRIUS jack (USA/ Canadian model only) (page 68)

H RS232C port

Used for maintenance and service.

Connect to an external power amplifier.

J SPEAKERS section (page 23)

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV (page 25).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate.

Simple remote commander (RM-AAU061)

This remote can only be used to operate the receiver. You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote.

G DMPORT/NETWORK, N, x,

./> (page 60, 83)

H INPUT SELECTOR

Press to select the input source to play back.

I MASTER VOLUME +/– (page 58) J MUTING (page 58) K RETURN/EXIT O (page 55) L DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display.

M GUI MODE (page 55)

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn a receiver on or off.

B 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE,

MUSIC (page 74, 75, 76, 78)

C QUICK CLICK (page 143) D V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu item. Then press to enter the selection.

E OPTIONS (page 56) F MENU (page 44, 55)

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Multifunction remote commander (RM-AAL031/RM-AAL032)

The RM-AAL031 remote is supplied with the USA/Canadian model only and RM-AAL032 is supplied with the European model only. The RM-AAL031 remote is used for illustration purpose. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “USA/Canadian model only.”

A AV ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 153). If you press ?/1 (2) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and all other components including an amplifier in zone 2 or zone 3 (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input button (5).

B ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or off. If you press ZONE (3) to switch the remote to zone 2 (zone 3) mode, you can turn the power for zone 2 (zone 3) on or off using ?/1.

C ZONE (page 94) D AMP

Press to enable the receiver operation for main zone.

E Input buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components (page 58). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” (page 153).

F TV INPUT

Press TV (ws), then press TV INPUT to select the input signal of a TV.

(Input select) (European model

only)

Selects the input signal (TV or video).

(Text hold) (European model

only)

In text mode: Holds the current page.

G GUIDE ( (Guide) for European

model)

Press SHIFT (wd), then press GUIDE to display the on-screen program guide.

H D.TUNING (page 64, 69)

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to enter direct tuning mode.

I MEMORY

Press SHIFT (wd), then press MEMORY to enter the Memory mode of the tuner.

/ (Text) (European model only)

Press SHIFT (wd), then press / (Text) to display text information.

J ENTER

Press SHIFT (wd), then press ENTER to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, or track using the numeric buttons, or to store a station during tuner operation.

K SOUND FIELD +/– (page 74, 75, 76,

78)

Select a sound field.

L Color buttons

Display an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation.

M QUICK CLICK (page 143) N V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection.

O TOOLS/OPTIONS

Press to display and select items from option menus for receiver, DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.

P MENU, HOME

Press to display the menu used to operate audio/video components or a TV.

Q m/M

./>

, x

, X

, N

1) 2)

Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, or component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.

CATEGORY MODE (USA/Canadian model only)

Press to select the category mode for satellite tuner.

TUNING +/–

Press to select station.

R PRESET +

/–

Press to select preset stations.

TV CH +

/– (PROG + 2)/– for

European model)

Press TV (ws), then press TV CH +/– to operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.

c 2)/C (European model only)

In text mode: Selects the next or previous page.

S F1/F2

Press BD or DVD (5), then press F1 or F2 to select a component to operate. HDD/DISC combo F1: HDD F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc DVD/VCR combo F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc F2: VCR

SLEEP (page 109)

Press AMP (4), then press SLEEP to activate the sleep timer function.

T RM SET UP (page 111) U THEATER (THEATRE for European

model)

Press to turn the Theater Mode on and off when connecting the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

V TV

Press to enable the TV operation.

W SHIFT

Press to light up the button. It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing.

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X Numeric buttons

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the CD player,

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player or MD deck. Press -/-- (wg) to select track number 10.

– select channel numbers of the VCR or

satellite tuner.

– After pressing TV (ws), press the

numeric buttons to select the TV channels.

Y -/--

Press to – select track numbers over 10 of the CD

player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or MD deck.

– select channel numbers over 10 of the

TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR.

Z PIP

Press SHIFT (wd), then press PIP to switch the image of the PIP (Picture in Picture) window. The image of the PIP window is the one from the EXT VIDEO IN jack or the one to the zone 2. You can swap the position of the main screen and the PIP window by pressing (qf).

Note

When the HDMI input is selected on the main screen, you cannot swap the position of the main screen and the PIP window.

wj HDMI OUTPUT (page 105) wk GUI MODE (page 55) wl DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display.

, (Info, Text reveal)

(European model only)

Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode. In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to a quiz).

e; RETURN/EXIT O

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.

ea CATEGORY +/– (USA/Canadian

model only)

Press to select the category for satellite tuner.

B·/·b

Press to select an album.

es DISC SKIP

Press to skip a disc when using a multidisc changer.

ed MASTER VOL +/– ( +/– for

European model)

Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

TV VOL +/– ( +/– for European model)

Press TV (ws), then press TV VOL +/– to adjust the volume level of the TV.

ef MUTING ( (Muting) for European

model)

Press to turn off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

eg BD/DVD/TOP MENU, MENU

Press to display the menus of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/ b and to perform a menu operations.

MACRO1, MACRO2 (page 157)

Press AMP (4), then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro function.

See the table on page 152 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component.

The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (VIDEO 2/5, N, PRESET +/TV CH + (PROG + for European model), c (European model only)). Use as a mark of operation.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an

example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

Getting Started

Checking the connection appropriate for your components

Installing Speakers

See “1: Installing speakers” (page 21).

Connecting the monitor and video components

The image quality depends on the connecting jack . See the illustration on the right. Select the connection according to the jacks on your components.

Digital Analog

High quality image

Q: Does your monitor have an HDMI jack?

t No: See the connection for a TV monitor without an HDMI jack in “2: Connecting the monitor” (page 25)

and “Connecting components without HDMI jacks” (page 29).

t Yes: See the connection for the TV monitor with HDMI jack in “2: Connecting the monitor” (page 25).

Q: Does your video component have an HDMI jack?

t No: See “Connecting components without HDMI jacks” (page 29). t Yes: See “Connecting components with HDMI jacks” (page 26).

Connecting the audio components

See “4: Connecting the audio components” (page 35).

Setting the audio output settings on the connected components

To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected components. For a Blu-ray Disc Player, check that “Audio (HDMI),” “Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical),” and “DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are set to “Auto,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS,” respectively (as of March 2010). For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD Audio Output Format” is set to “Bitstream” (with system software version 3.15). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

Preparing the receiver and the remote

See “8: Preparing the receiver and the remote” (page 43).

Setting the speakers

Select the speaker pattern, then perform auto calibration. For details, see “9: Setting the speakers” (page 44) and “10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 47).

Note

You can check the speaker connection using “Test Tone” (page 120). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above, again.

1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).

Examples of speaker system configuration

5.1 channel speaker system

To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel system).

AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker JSubwoofer

Getting Started

7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system).

AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker FSurround back left speaker GSurround back right speaker JSubwoofer

7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects (e.g., Pro Logic IIz mode) if you connect additional two front high speakers.

AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker HLeft high speaker IRight high speaker JSubwoofer

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Tips

•The angle A should be the same.

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position.

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

Connecting speakers

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Getting Started

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied)

AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker (L) GSurround back speaker (R) HFront high speaker (L) IFront high speaker (R) JSubwoofer

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the FRONT B/ FRONT HIGH terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with SPEAKERS on the front panel (page 46).

If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND

2) 4)

3) 4)

BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals.

If you use front high speakers, connect them to the FRONT B/FRONT HIGH terminals.

You can connect both the surround back speakers and the front high speakers. However, sound cannot be output from the

FRONT B/FRONT HIGH terminals

surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously.

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When you select “PLIIz Height” as the sound field, or the digital input signal contains signals for the front high channels, sound is output from the front high speakers. In other cases, sound is output from the surround back speakers. If you always want to output sound from the front high speakers, set the speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers (page 45).

When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function of the subwoofer is set to on, it goes into standby automatically based on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output.

Notes

• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” in the Speaker settings menu to “8 Ω.” In other connections, set it to “4 Ω.” For details, see “9: Setting the speakers” (page 44).

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

Tips

• You can loosen or tighten the SPEAKERS terminal easily using the supplied speaker cord connection tool.

ZONE 2 connection

You can assign the SURROUND BACK/ ZONE 2 terminals F and G to the speakers of the zone 2. Set “Sur Back Assign” to “ZONE2” in the Speaker settings menu. See “Using Multi-zone Features” (page 94) for details on connection and operation in zone 2.

Note

If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speakers or front high speakers, you cannot use the speakers of the zone 2 as intended.

Loosen

Tighten

• To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.

Speaker cord connection tool

2: Connecting the monitor

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).

TV monitor with an HDMI jack

Audio signals

Video signals

Getting Started

Audio signals Video signals

or or

TV monitor without an HDMI jack

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied)

D Component video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

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* If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI OUT A jack. In this case, set “Control for HDMI” to “ON” in HDMI settings menu (page 129). If you want to select an audio signal using other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 106).

** If you connect the receiver to the ARC

compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, you do not need to connect the TV to the receiver with the digital optical cord.

To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting

You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver, or connect the HDMI input jack of the TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function to the HDMI OUT A jack of the receiver.

Notes

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording components.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.

Tips

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Notes on converting video signals” (page 34).

• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output

jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable.”

3: Connecting the video components

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 79).

• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack, or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jacks when the image is converted.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.

• The HDMI jacks of this receiver support the Control for HDMI function. The HDMI OUT B jack, however, does not support the Control for HDMI function.

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, PlayStation 3, Hard disk recorder, Satellite tuner/Cable box, etc.

Audio/video signals

Getting Started

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

Camcorder

Audio/video signals

* You can connect any components with HDMI

output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver. However, HDMI IN 4 and IN 5 are inputs which take sound quality into account.

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Tip

You can watch the image of the camcorder easily with connecting your camcorder to the HDMI IN 1, IN 2, and IN 6 jacks (page 103).

Notes on connecting cables

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color, or 3D images may not be displayed properly.

• Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly.

• Before connecting cables, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jacks, PHONES jack, HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is not output from any other audio jacks.

• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The video input cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu. If set to “AMP,” the sound is not output from the TV speaker. If you output the multichannel sound from the receiver, set to “AMP.”

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through this receiver. If you set “Pass Through” to “OFF,” unless the power is on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

• Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• Set the image resolution of the player to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• The image resolution of player may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy DSD and multi-channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the player.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), DSD, and multi-channel Linear PCM with an HDMI connection only.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video components (Blu-ray Disc Player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back a 3D-compatible content.

• Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version. For example, components that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not support Deep Color.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details.

Connecting components without HDMI jacks

To connect a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

Audio signals Video signals

or oror or

Getting Started

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied)

CD E

F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu (page 107).

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Notes

• To output multi-channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player.

• DVD player and Blu-ray Disc Player may not have the SURROUND BACK jacks.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

To connect a satellite tuner, cable box

Satellite tuner, Cable box

Audio signals Video signals

or or

AB C D

Getting Started

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied)

Note

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

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To connect a DVD recorder, VCR

DVD recorder, VCR

Audio signals Video signals

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

To connect a camcorder, video game

Getting Started

To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks

C Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Camcorder, video game

Note

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Function for conversion of video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.

• Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals.

• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals.

As the initial setting, video signals input from the connected component are output to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks as shown in the table below. We recommend you set the video conversion function to match the resolution of the monitor you are using. For details on the video converting function, see “ Video settings” (page 127).

OUTPUT jack

INPUT jack

HDMI IN 1/2/3/4/5/6* a –– VIDEO IN aa a COMPONENT VIDEO IN aa a

a : Video signals are output. – : Video signals are not output. * HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals.

HDMI OUT A/B

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

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Notes on converting video signals

• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are

converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.

• The converted video signals are not output

from the VIDEO OUT jack.

• When you play a VCR with an image

improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, set the image improvement circuit function to off.

• The resolution of the signals output to the

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 1080i. The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI OUT jacks is converted up to 1080p.

• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jacks have restrictions on resolution when the resolution of video signals protected by copyright technology is converted. The resolution of the signals output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 480p/576p. The HDMI OUT jacks have no restriction on resolution.

• Video signals for which the resolution has

been converted cannot be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jacks simultaneously. The video signals are output from the HDMI OUT jacks when both are connected.

• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480i/576i”

in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks when both are connected.

To display Closed Caption

Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. Use the same kind of cords for the input/output signals.

To connect a recording component

When recording, connect the recording component to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion function.

Note

Signals output from the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly.

4: Connecting the audio components

Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Getting Started

Super Audio CD player, CD player

MD deck

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter by squeezing the sides of the connector, since the connector is locked in place.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

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Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player

• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks, or connect a player which can output DSD signals from the HDMI jack to the receiver using an HDMI cable. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

• You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD.

If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign)” (page 107).

Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks

If your Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi-channel sound. Alternatively, the multi-channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi-channel decoder.

Super Audio CD player, etc.

Getting Started

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Super Audio CD player may not have the SURROUND BACK jacks.

• If the speaker pattern is set so that there are no surround back speakers, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid.

• Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.

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Connecting components with analog audio jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as Super Audio CD player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck and turntable, etc.

MD deck

Tape deck

Tu rn t ab l e

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect

it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Super Audio CD player, CD player

5: Connecting the IR Blaster

Attach the supplied IR Blaster to components connected to the receiver. You can control components connected to the receiver via the IR Blaster using the on-screen remote control.

IR Blaster (supplied)

Infrared transmitter

Remote sensor

Getting Started

Place the components and the IR Blaster as follows when you want to operate two components with the IR Blaster.

IR Blaster

Remote sensors

If the infrared receivers on the two components do not line up as shown in the illustration on the left, you must purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it.

Note

For details on how to set up a component, refer to the operating instructions of the component.

Tip

If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use a 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied).

After referring to the operating instructions of the components connected to the receiver, make sure to place the IR Blaster just above or below the remote sensor. Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified by the symbol.

Note

Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. After configuring the settings, remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.

6: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).

AM loop antenna (aerial)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

(supplied)

7: Connecting to the network

Configuring your home network with DLNAcompliant devices. If your computer is connected to the Internet, you can connect this receiver to the Internet as well, through the wired LAN connection.

Note

The method used to connect your computer to the Internet depends on the devices, your ISP, your computer, and the router used.

System requirements

The following system environment is required to use the network function of the receiver.

A Broadband line connection

A Broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to listen to Rhapsody® or SHOUTcast and to use the software update function of the receiver. Rhapsody is only available in the US.

• If the receiver is used in an environment in which there is power supply noise from electric products or in a noisy network environment, use a shielded-type LAN cable.

Getting Started

Modem

This is the device that is connected to the broadband line to communicate with the Internet. Some of these devices are integrated with the router.

Router

• Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps or greater transmission speeds to enjoy content on your home network.

• We recommend that you use a router equipped with the built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.

LAN cable (CAT5)

• We recommend that you use this type of cable for a wired LAN. Some flat-type LAN cables are easily affected by noise. We recommend that you use normal-type cables.

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Configuration example

The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver, a computer. We recommend that you use a wired connection.

LAN cable (not supplied)

Internet Modem

Computer

LAN cable

(not supplied)

Notes

• A audio or video playback on the computer may occasionally be interrupted when you use a wireless connection.

• Connect a router to one among ports 1 to 4 of the receiver using only one LAN cable. Do not connect the same router to the receiver using more than one LAN cable. It may cause a malfunction.

Router

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.

Notes

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.

AC OUTLET (USA/ Canadian model only)

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.

?/1

TONE MODE HDMI IN

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down the TONE

MODE and HDMI IN, press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

Getting Started

AC IN terminal

To the wall outlet

AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)

A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be connected this way. This is not malfunction.

3 Release the TONE MODE and

HDMI IN after a few seconds.

After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears on the display for a while, “MEMORY CLEARED.” appears. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

Note

It takes about 30 seconds for the memory to be cleared completely. Do not turn the receiver off until “MEMORY CLEARED.” appears on the display.

To reboot the receiver

If the buttons on the receiver or the remote do not work due to a malfunction of the receiver, reboot the receiver.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 10 seconds.

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The receiver will be rebooted. When the lamp above ?/1 flashes in green, the reboot is complete.

9: Setting the speakers

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAL031 or RM-AAL032 remote commander, and the RM-AAU061 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

RM-AAL031 RM-AAL032

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote codes again (page 153).

Tip

When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

RM-AAU061

Setting the speaker impedances

Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using.

V/v/b,

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Impedance,” then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4 Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on the speakers you are using, then press .

The parameter you have selected is entered.

• When you connect front speakers to both the

FRONT A and FRONT B/FRONT HIGH terminals, connect the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher. – When you connect speakers with impedance of

16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B/ FRONT HIGH” configuration: Set “Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations: Set “Impedance” to “4 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.

Selecting the speaker pattern

Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press or b.

Getting Started

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Notes

• If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)

• When you connect all speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” to “8 Ω.” When connecting other types of speakers, set it to “4 Ω.”

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Pattern,” then press

The Speaker Pattern screen appears.

5 Press V/v to select the speaker

pattern you want, then press

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

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Setting the surround back speakers

You can switch the usage of the speaker(s) connected to the SURROUND BACK/ ZONE 2 terminals in accordance with the intended use. Be sure to set “Sur Back Assign” before you perform auto calibration.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

Selecting the front speakers

You can select the front speakers you want to drive.

SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Sur Back Assign,” then press

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then press .

Parameter Explanation

OFF The SURROUND BACK/

ZONE 2 terminals can be used for a surround back speakers connection.

BI-AMP The SURROUND BACK/

ZONE 2 terminals can also be used for a bi-amplifier connection (page 112).

ZONE2 The SURROUND BACK/

ZONE 2 terminals can also be used for a zone 2 connection (page 94).

Press SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

You can confirm which set of terminals (A or B) are selected by checking the indicators in

the display window.

Indicators Selected speakers

The speakers connected to the FRONT A terminals.

The speakers connected to the FRONT B/FRONT HIGH terminals.

The speakers connected to both the FRONT A and FRONT B/FRONT HIGH terminals (parallel connection).

“SPEAKERS OFF” appears in the display window. No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals, or the PRE OUT jacks.

Notes

• If the speaker pattern is set so that there are front

high speakers, you cannot select the FRONT B/ FRONT HIGH terminals.

• This setting is not available when headphones are connected.

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Note

This setting is available if the speaker pattern is set so that there are no surround back speakers and no front high speakers.

10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically

(Auto Calibration)

The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the distance of each speaker from your seating position automatically.

Before you perform auto calibration

• Set up and connect the speakers (page 21-

24).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.

• During the measurement, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the measurement in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacle from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

Notes

• In the following situations, the measurements have

not been performed correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed. – When headphones are connected. – When connecting special speakers, such as

dipole speakers.

– When using the zone 2/zone 3 function in zone

2/zone 3.

• Cancel MUTING if it is set to on.

Optimizer microphone

1 Select the speaker pattern

(page 44).

If you connect front high speakers, select the speaker pattern that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time you perform auto calibration. Otherwise, the characteristics of the front high speakers cannot be measured. However, even if you perform auto calibration with a speaker pattern such as 5/2.x or 4/2.x, when surround back speakers or a subwoofer are (is) connected to the receiver, the speaker pattern is set automatically so that all the detected speakers are utilized (e.g., 5/4.1, etc.). If you change the number of speakers you want to use, reselect the desired speaker pattern manually after auto calibration. Then, you can restore the speaker pattern that has surround back speakers or a subwoofer such as 5/4.x, as the measurement value for those speakers is stored in the receiver.

Getting Started

continued

2 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

3 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears. Orient the L end of the optimizer microphone toward the front left speaker and the R end of the optimizer microphone toward the front right speaker.

Note

When you position the optimizer microphone at the center of the two speakers, if the angle between the two speakers is too narrow, the optimizer microphone cannot measure the left and right speakers properly.

On setting up the active subwoofer

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the LEVEL knob to just before the mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.

• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).

Note

Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position.

To use the receiver as a preamplifier

You can use the auto calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems, even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

Performing auto calibration

The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following:

• Speaker connections

• Polarity of speakers

• Speaker distance

• Speaker size

• Speaker level

• Frequency characteristics (EQ)

• Frequency characteristics (Phase)

This receiver corrects signals by analog downmix processing only for the center speaker and subwoofer when the multi-channel input is selected. The correction is invalid for other speakers.

The measurement result is not utilized in the

following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

• Signals with a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are always played back at either

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are being received.

• Signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher are always played back at either

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher or DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher are being received.

2) 3)

2) 4)

V/v/B/b,

Getting Started

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Quick Setup,” then press .

The screen on which you can select the item to be measured appears.

5 Press V/v repeatedly and to

un-check the items you do not want to measure, then press b.

The confirmation screen, asking whether you are ready to start measurement, appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration,” then press

or b.

6 Press to select “Start.”

The measurement starts in five seconds. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the TV screen.

continued

7 Press to select “Next.”

“Save auto calibration (auto speaker setup)?” appears. To save the measurement results, follow the steps in “Saving the measurement results” (page 50). If a warning message or error code appears on the screen, see “Message list after auto calibration measurement” (page 52).

Note

When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase, “Out Phase” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “Out Phase” appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver.

Tips

• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement.

• You can change the unit of distance use in “Distance Unit” in the Speaker settings menu.

To cancel the measurement

The measurement is cancelled when you change the volume, switch functions, change the setting of the SPEAKERS switch, or connect headphones.

Saving the measurement results

To save the measurement results obtained in “Performing auto calibration” (page 48), proceed with the following steps.

1 Press B/b to select “Yes” in

step 7 in “Performing auto calibration” (page 48), then press .

The selecting screen of the calibration type appears.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the calibration type, then press

Parameter Explanation

Full Flat Makes the measurement of

frequency from each speaker flat.

Engineer Sets the frequency to one

that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics

of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

User Reference Sets the frequency to one

that you adjusted using the Setup Manager application software. This parameter appears only if you adjusted the frequency using the Setup Manager application software (page 92).

OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ

to off.

The measurement results are saved.

3 Press b.

The exit screen appears.

4 Press to select “Exit.”

Notes

• After reflecting the results of a compensation for a frequency characteristic, signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher are always played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are being received.

Tip

The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.

When error occurs during calibration

Press B/b to select “Yes,” then press

when “Error occurred during calibration, press to investigate.” appears on the screen.

Confirm the details of the measurement results, then proceed with the appropriate remedy.

2 Press B/b to select “Retry,” then press

3 Repeat steps 6 to 7 in “Performing auto

calibration” (page 48).

To save measurement results that caused an error without taking a remedy

Press B/b to select “No,” then press

when “Error occurred during calibration, press to investigate.” appears on the screen.

2 Follow the steps in “Saving the

measurement results” (page 50) to save the measurement results.

Getting Started

Checking the auto calibration results

If a warning message appears in step 7 of “Performing auto calibration” (page 48), check the message and use the receiver without change. Or if necessary, perform auto calibration again.

continued

Message list after auto calibration measurement

Display Explanation

Code 30 Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform auto calibration again.

Code 31 SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) is set to OFF. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement.

Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected

Code 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.

Code 34 Speakers are not placed in the proper position. Speakers or an optimizer microphone on the

Warning 40 The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to

Warning 41 Warning 42

Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. Or the angle of the speaker

Warning 44 Measurement has been completed. However the speakers are not placed in the proper position

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

---------- No speakers are connected.

properly and reperform the measurement. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

• Either the left or right surround speaker is not connected.

• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2 R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals.

• Only one front high speaker is connected. Connect the front high speaker to each of the FRONT B/FRONT HIGH terminals.

• Front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

right or left may be placed wrongly. See “1: Installing speakers” (page 21) and check the speaker position.

perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

The input from the microphone is too big.

• It may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone.

Retry the measurement after setting apart from each other.

• When you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier, either messages may appear, depending the power amplifier you connect. However, there will be no problems, even if you continue to use the receiver without changes.

position cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

with respect to each other. See “1: Installing speakers” (page 21) and check the relative positions of the speakers.

Tip

Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

11: Configuring the network settings of the receiver

The network settings for the receiver must be set correctly to use the network functions of the receiver. You can make the required network settings for the receiver by following the instructions provided by an initial setup wizard.

6 Press to select “Connect

Automatically (DHCP).”

“Success! The receiver is now connected to network.” appears on the TV screen when you have succeeded in making a connection. If the failure screen is displayed, perform the process referring to “Network Setup” (page 131), after you have completed this process.

7 Press to select “Finish.”

Getting Started

The procedure used to set up the IP address automatically (DHCP) is explained below. In this case, the router that is connected to the receiver or the Internet provider must support DHCP.

V/v/b,

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Network,” then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Network Setup,” then press

“Start Network function Setup Wizard” appears on the TV screen.

To set the network settings manually

See “To set the IP address manually” (page 131) or “To set the Proxy server manually” (page 131).

Note

The wizard screen appears on the TV screen each time you use the network function, until the network function setup has been completed.

12: Preparing a computer to use as a server

A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device on a home network. You can play back content stored on a computer on a home network with this receiver via that network after you have installed application software* which has a DLNA compliant sever function.

* If you use a Windows 7-based computer, use

Windows Media Player 12 bundled with Windows 7. If you use a Windows XP or Windows Vista-based computer, install the VAIO Media plus application software supplied with the receiver. See below for more details on VAIO Media plus. In addition, refer to the help files of VAIO Media plus.

5 Press to select “Next.”

continued

What you can do with VAIO Media plus

VAIO Media plus is an application software that enables you to quickly find content on your home network, such as music, photos, and videos, and view the content on the computer through the home network. By connecting other devices to VAIO Media plus, you can also find and view the content on the connected devices through the home network. For example, you can enjoy photos and music, stored on your computer, on your TV and audio device or play a TV program, recorded with a hard disk recorder, on your computer. If you use a VAIO computer, you can deliver content saved on an external hard disk drive or in Network-Attached Storage (NAS).

Note

If you use a computer other than a VAIO, you can only deliver content saved on the internal disk drive of that computer.

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/ Media Center Edition 2004/Media Center Edition 2005 (SP3, 32 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Ultimate (SP1, 32 bit/64 bit)

Computer

Windows XP Windows Vista

Computer IBM PC/AT compatible

CPU Intel Celeron M

processor

1.40 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo

1.80 GHz or higher is recommended.)

Memory 512 MB or more

(1 GB or more is recommended.)

Intel Core Duo

1.33 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo

2.26 GHz or higher is recommended.)

1GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended.)

Windows XP Windows Vista

Graphic chip

Display 800 × 600 or higher resolution

HDD 500 MB or more is recommended.

Network 100Base-TX or higher

Sound card

Equipped with graphic chip by Intel, NVIDIA or ATI. DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 9.0c/128 MB compatible video card and the latest driver are recommended.)

Direct Sound compatible sound card

Note

Sony does not guarantee trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. Other software operating on background may affect the operation of this software.

Installing the VAIO Media plus application software on a computer

When you use VAIO Media plus as server software, install on your computer the VAIO Media plus application software provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver by following steps below. If an older version of VAIO Media plus has already been installed on your computer, uninstall the following three programs using “Programs and Features” (for Windows Vista) or “Add or Remove Programs” (for Windows XP) in Control Panel beforehand.

• VAIO Media plus

• VAIO Content Folder Watcher

• VAIO Content Folder Setting

1 Turn on your computer and

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM

into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The installation launcher starts automatically, then a Software Setup window appears on the screen. If installation launcher does not start automatically, double-click “SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.

CD-ROM (VAIO Media

plus application

software) (supplied)

3 Install the VAIO Media plus

application software following the instructions given in the message on the screen.

Referring to help files

For VAIO Media plus operations, refer to the help files. Click “ Settings” in the Home Menu window, then select “ Help” to display help files.

Guide to on-screen display operation

You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI MODE” following the step in “To turn “GUI MODE” on and off” (page 56).

GUI

MODE

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

OPTIONS

Using the menu

1 Switch the input of the TV so

that an image of the menu is displayed.

Getting Started

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

continued

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want, then press

or b to enter the menu

mode.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

Example: When you select “ Input”

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select

the parameter you want.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Menu icon Description

Music Selects the music from the

Photo Selects the photos from the

Video Selects the images from the

Rhapsody Selects the Rhapsody radio

SHOUTcast Selects the SHOUTcast radio

FM/AM/ SIRIUS

Settings You can adjust the settings of

server on the home network, “My Library,” or the audio component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 60).

server on the home network or “My Library.”

server on the home network, “My Library,” or the audio component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 60).

service (page 88). Rhapsody is only available in the US.

service (page 91).

Selects the built-in FM/AM radio or satellite tuner connected (page 64, 67).

the speakers, the surround effect, equalizer, audio, video and other inputs connected to the HDMI jacks (page 114).

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

To turn “GUI MODE” on and off

Press GUI MODE. “GUI MODE ON” or “GUI MODE OFF” is displayed in the display window of the receiver, depending on the mode selected.

Overview of the main menus

Menu icon Description

Input Selects the input source

component connected to the receiver (page 58).

Using the option menus

When you press OPTIONS, the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed. You can select a related function without reselecting the menu.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu mode.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

Example: When you select “ Input”

3 Press OPTIONS while the menu

item list is displayed.

The option menu appears.

Getting Started

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the option menu item you want, then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then press .

To exit the option menus

Press MENU.

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the component connected to the receiver

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

MASTER VOLUM E

MUTING

Select “ Input,” then press

or b.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select the component you

want, then press .

The menu screen disappears and the playback screen of the external input appears.

Selected input Components that

BD Blu-ray Disc Player,

DVD DVD player, etc.,

SAT/CATV Satellite tuner, etc.,

can be used

etc., connected to the BD jack.

connected to the DVD jack.

connected to the SAT/ CATV jack.

Selected input Components that

TV TV connected to the TV

Vid eo1, Vid eo2

Tape Tape deck, etc.,

MD MD deck, etc.,

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD

Phono Turntable, etc.,

Multi In Component connected

HDMI1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

can be used

jack.

VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack.

connected to the TAPE jack.

connected to the MD jack.

player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack.

connected to the PHONO jack.

to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack.

HDMI components connected to the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, HDMI5, or HDMI6 jack.

3 Turn on the component and

start playback.

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Tips

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME knob. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOLUME +/– button on the remote. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button. To make a fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote again or press MASTER VOLUME + to raise the volume.

1 Select the input for which you

want to change the item to be displayed on the “ Input” screen.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

Naming the input (Name Input)

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.

1 Select the input you want to

name on the “ Input” screen.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

4 Press V/v/B/b and to select

a character one by one to enter the name.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “List Mode,” then press

4 Select the item you want to

display, then press .

• Input Assign Input name and audio/video input jack assigned to the input are displayed in a list.

• Sound Field Input name and the sound field selected for the input are displayed in a list.

Playback

5 Select “Finish,” then press .

The name you entered is registered.

To cancel naming input

Press V/v/B/b to select “Cancel,” then press .

Changing the display items (List Mode)

When you select “ Input,” you can change the items to be displayed.

Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is for enjoying sound/images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 35).

You can use the following Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters:

• TDM-BT1/BT10 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter

• TDM-NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Before d isconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the remote.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the receiver while the system is turned on.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, the images are also output.

• Do not connect to the receiver a DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter that uses a network function such as TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client. You can use the network function of the receiver without using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

MASTER VOLUM E

1 Select “ Music” or

“ Video” from the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “DMPORT” or a

component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, then press .

The component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and “DMPORT” on the screen will change to the respective component’s name with an icon. If the adapter connected cannot be recognized, “DMPORT” is displayed on the TV screen.

Icon Component that is

DMPORT

iPod The iPod model recognized

Walkman The Walkman recognized is

Bluetooth The Bluetooth drive

Mobile Phone

connected

A component other than one of the following is connected.

is connected.

connected.

recognized is connected.

The Mobile Phone recognized is connected.

V/v/b,

3 Select a track you want to play

using the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Operating the TDM-iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver

3 Select track or content from the

contents list, then press .

The following content lists are just examples. They may vary depending on the components connected to the receiver.

Music Playlists > Playlist > Track

Artists > Artist > Album > Track

Albums > Album > Track

Songs > Track

Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track

Composers > Composer > Album > Track

Audiobooks > Track

Playback

Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 62).

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

MASTER VOLUM E

1 Select “ Music” or

“ Video” from the menu, then press or b.

2 Select the component

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to play, then press .

The contents list appears.

Video Movies > Content

TV Shows > Episode > Content

Music Videos > Artist > Content

Video Podcast > Episode > Content

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Selecting the playback mode

1 Play back the track you want to

listen to following the steps outlined in “Operating the TDMiP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver” (page 61).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Shuffle,” “Repeat,” or

“Audiobook Speed,” then press

4 Select a mode from the

following, then press .

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x Shuffle

Plays all the tracks in random order.

•Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode.

•Albums Plays all the tracks on an album in random order.

• Songs Plays all the tracks in “Songs” in random order.

x Repeat

Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.

•Off Deactivates the repeat play mode.

•One Plays one track repeatedly.

•All Plays all the tracks repeatedly.

x Audiobook Speed

Selects the display speed of the Audiobook.

•Low Slows the display speed.

•Normal Sets the display speed to standard.

•High Increases the display speed.

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list

Message appears Explanation

No Adapter The adapter is not connected.

No Device There is no device connected

to the adapter.

No Audio No audio file was found.

Loading The data is being read.

No Item No item was found.

Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

You can change the operation screen using the GUI menu. The DMPORT Control mode is supported by the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters like TDM-iP50. This mode is not supported by other adapters.

1 Select the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter you want on the “ Music” or “ Video” screen, then press or b.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “DMPORT Control,” then

press .

If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component.

4 Select the mode you want, then

press .

•System GUI The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play back it on each GUI screen.

• Adapter GUI The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen.

•iPod

To operate the TDM-iP50 using the adapter menu

Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 62). For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using.

To operate the TDM-iP50 using the iPod menu

Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 62). For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod.

Playback

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio

3 Press V/v.

Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 40).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

• FM band 100 kHz (USA/Canadian model) 50 kHz (European model)

• AM band 10 kHz* (USA/Canadian model) 9 kHz (European model)

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 66).

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Tuning into a station automatically (Auto Tuning)

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Tune in the station you want to listen to

using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning (page 64), or select the preset station you want (page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “FM Mode,” then press .

4 Select “MONO,” then press .

Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning)

Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons on the multifunction remote. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote.

1 Select “FM” or “AM”

from the menu, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Auto Tuning,” then

press .

SHIFT

AMP

Tip

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception.

Numeric

buttons

V/v/b,

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press

or b.

4 Select “Direct Tuning,” then

press .

5 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press .

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 (b 0*) Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

*Press the numeric button 0 when you are

using the European model.

If you cannot tune in a station

“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 5. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts (European model only)

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.*

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name* appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display.

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name

will not appear in the display window.

Notes

• RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

• Some lett ers that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed in the front panel display.

Tip

When a station name is displayed, you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.

Tuning

continued

Changing the AM tuning scale (USA/Canadian model only)

You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver.

?/1

TUNING MODE

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.

V/v/B/b,

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down TUNING

MODE, press ?/1 on the receiver.

3 Change the current AM tuning

scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).

To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above.

Note

All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale.

OPTIONS

1 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Auto Tuning (page 64) or Direct Tuning (page 64).

In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 64).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Memory,” then press

4 Select a preset number, then

press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset

another station.

You can store stations as follows:

• AM band: AM1 to AM30

• FM band: FM1 to FM30

Tuning to preset stations

1 Select “ FM” or “ AM”

from the menu, then press or b.

Listening to satellite radio

(USA/Canadian model only)

2 Select the preset number

station you want.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.

Naming preset stations (Name Input)

1 Select the preset number on

which you want to name on “ FM” or “ AM” screen.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

4 Press V/v/B/b and to select

a character one by one to enter the name.

5 Select “Finish,” then press .

The name you entered is registered.

To cancel naming input

Select “Cancel,” then press .

To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your Sirius-Ready receiver. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources.

Once you’ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner you’ll need to activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner. There are a variety of programming packages available, including the option of adding “The Best of XM” programming to the SIRIUS service. The “Best of XM” service is not available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this time. Please check with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the numbers and web address below.

Tuning

Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children.

To subscribe to customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada).

SIRIUS

, U.S. and Canadian

continued

SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS subscription sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply. SIRIUS tuner required (sold separately) to receive the SIRIUS service. All programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIR IUS Satellite Radio System. Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Connecting a satellite radio tuner

SIRIUS jack

To connect to the SIRIUS jack

Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet. Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna, and AC power adaptor away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

Checking the ID number

Select “ SIRIUS” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “ALL,” then press or

When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed, change the tuning mode to “Category Mode,” then select “ALL.” Press OPTIONS, then select “Category Mode.”

3 Select the channel 0, then press

4 Check the Sirius ID on the TV

screen and write it in the space provided here.

Sirius ID:_________________________

You can also check the Sirius ID using the display on the receiver.

Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming)

Selecting a channel by category (Category Mode)

1 Select “ SIRIUS” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Antenna Aiming,” then

press .

The Antenna Aiming screen appears.

4 While checking the quality of

the reception, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the best reception.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio

You can select a channel from one category or all the categories.

1 Select “ SIRIUS” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select the category, then press

• ALL: You can select a channel from all the categories.

• (category name): You can select a channel from one category.

When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/ v repeatedly to select “Category Mode.”

3 Select the channel, then press

The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen.

Note

When you select a channel in the “Category Mode,” the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want. This is because one channel may belong to more than one category.

Tuning

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning)

Enter the channel number directly by using the numeric buttons on the multifunction remote. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote.

continued

Presetting satellite radio

SHIFT

Numeric

buttons

AMP

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ SIRIUS,” then press or b.

4 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

5 Select “Direct Tuning,” then

press .

6 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the channel number, then press

The selected channel is tune in.

channels

You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels.

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

1 Select a channel you want to

preset using Category Mode (page 69) or Direct Tuning (page 69).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Memory,” then press

The preset number selection screen appears.

4 Select the preset number you

want to use as the preset channel, then press .

Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available, and a default channel is preset for all the preset channels when you purchase the receiver. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 1.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset

another channel.

You can store channels from 1 to 30.

SHIFT

Selecting preset channels

1 Select “ SIRIUS” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select the preset number from

the preset list, then press .

You can select stored preset channels from 1 to 30.

Notes

• The channel information you have preset may be changed if Sirius XM Ra dio Inc. change its channel programming.

• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Preset Mode.”

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock)

You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. The lock code is set to “0000” as the default. Use the multifunction remote for this operation. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time. See “To change the lock code (Lock Code)” (page 72).

Numeric

buttons

V/v/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

OPTIONS

1 Select a channel you want to

lock using Category Mode (page 69) or Direct Tuning (page 69).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Parental Lock,” then

press or b.

4 Select “ON,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-

digit lock code using the numeric buttons.

“The channel has been locked.” appears and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 2 by pressing RETURN/ EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure above from step 2.

Tuning

continued

To change the lock code (Lock Code)

Select any channel using Category

Mode (page 69) or Direct Tuning (page 69).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Lock Code,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

4 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

“Enter a new lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter a new 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

“To confirm, enter your new lock code again.” appears.

6 Press SHIFT, then reenter the new lock

code with the numeric buttons.

“The lock code has been changed.” appears.

To listen to the locked channels

Select a locked channel you want to

listen to using Direct Tuning (page 69).

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

“The channel has been unlocked.” appears and the channel is unlocked.

Notes

• You can set only one lock code on the receiver. You cannot set individual lock codes for each channel.

• When you select a channel using Category Mode, locked channels are skipped.

• When the receiver is reset to the factory settings, the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the Parental Lock settings are not removed.

• You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset information for that channel returns to the default.

• You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 or channel 184.

2 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

The channel is tuned in.

To cancel the Parental Lock

Select a channel you want to unlock

using Direct Tuning (page 69).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Parental Lock,” then press

or b.

4 Select “OFF,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

Message list

Message appears

Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect

Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. For

Call 888-539SIRI

Check Sirius Tuner

Invalid Channel You have entered an invalid channel

Locked Channel

Subscription Updated

Updating Channels xx% Completed (xx are for integers)

Firmware Updating

–– –– – There is no text information in the

Explanation Remedies

Home tuner and the antenna.

details about the antenna location, refer to the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner.

You have not subscribed for the selected channel.

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is not connected properly.

number.

The selected channel is locked. —

The subscription information has been updated.

Channel information is being updated. —

The SiriusConnect Home tuner software is being updated.

channel.

—

Check all the connections, and then turn the system on again. Also make sure if the AC adaptor supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to a wall socket.

The channel to be tuned in is void due to the change by the broadcast service, or the receiving condition is not good.

—

This is not an error. The text information may not be displayed depending on the system condition, for example, right after the system has received a channel.

Tuning

Enjoying Surround Sound

Playing back with 2-channel sound

You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver.

2CH/

A.DIRECT

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select the 2-channel sound mode of the sound output you want.

2CH mode Effect

2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is

2ch Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This

no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources comp letely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted.

To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver

Sound field Effect

Headphone (2ch) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the mode

Headphone (Direct) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound field, etc.

Headphone (Multi) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multi-

Note

• You cannot select “2ch Analog Direct” in the following cases. – When you play back content on devices on a

home network.

– The HDMI input or multi-channel input is

selected.

other than “2ch Analog Direct” is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

Playing back with multi-channel surround

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi-channel sound.

A.F.D.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the A.F.D. mode you want.

A.F.D. mode Multi-channel

audio after decoding

A.F.D. Auto (Detecting

automatically)

Multi Stereo (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.

Notes

• This function does not work when the multichannel input is selected.

• “Multi Stereo” does not work when multi-channel audio signals are being received.

• If you set the speaker pattern so that there are both surround back speakers and front high speakers, and then you select “Multi Stereo,” if 2 channel signals are input, sound is output from each pair of speakers simultaneously. However, sound cannot be output from the PRE OUT FRONT HIGH L and R jacks.

Tip

We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto.”

Effect

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a surround effect for music

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home.

MUSIC

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for music.

Sound field Effect

D.Concert Hall A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of a concert hall,

D.Concert Hall B Uses 3D sound imaging to repro duce the sound characteristics of a concert hall,

Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device.

PLII Music Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

PLIIx Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility

Neo:6 Music Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel

which simulates a large sound stage produced by reflectivity.

which simulates resonant and unique reverberative sound.

This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

normal stereo sources such as CDs.

to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical component gives a dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that is described on page 78. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For details, see “Surround settings” (page 122).

format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

To turn off the surround effect for MUSIC

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT or A.F.D.

Notes

• The sound fields for music do not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are being received.

• The sound fields for music other than “PLII Music,” “PLIIx Music,” “PLIIz Height,” and “Neo:6 Music” also do not work when DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher are being received.

• “PLII Music,” “PLIIx Music,” “PLIIz Height,” and “Neo:6 Music” also do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.

• If you select “PLII Music,” “PLIIx Music,” “PLIIz Height,” or “Neo:6 Music” while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of

176.4 kHz and higher, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• If you select a sound field other than “PLII Music,” “PLIIx Music,” “PLIIz Height,” or “Neo:6 Music” while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher, the signals will always be played back at either

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• “PLIIx Music,” and “PLIIz Height” do not appear depending on the speaker pattern you select. – “PLIIx Music” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speaker(s).

– “PLIIz Height” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are front high speakers.

• Some speakers may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting.

• When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the Speaker settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.

• If there is any noise present, the noise may be different depending on the sound field you select.

speakers. In other cases, sound is output from the surround back speakers. If you always want to output sound from the front high speakers, set the speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers (page 45).

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying a surround effect for movies

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

MOVIE

Press MOVIE.

Sound field Effect

HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’s new innovative home theater

PLII Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

PLIIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands

PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility

Neo:6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel

technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio. With HD-D.C.S., you are able to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as the movie’s sound engineer intended in the mastering process. You can select the effect type for HD-D.C.S. For details, see “Surround settings” (page 122).

movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.

to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical component gives a dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that is described on page 76. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For details, see “Surround settings” (page 122).

format is decoded into 7 channels.

To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT or A.F.D.

Notes

• The sound fields for movie do not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling

frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are being received.

• “HD-D.C.S.” also do not work when DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher are being received.

• “PLII Movie,” “PLIIx Movie,” “PLIIz Height,” and “Neo:6 Cinema” also do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.

• If you select “PLII Movie,” “PLIIx Movie,” “PLIIz Height,” or “Neo:6 Cinema” while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of

176.4 kHz and higher, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• If you select the sound field other than “PLII Movie,” “PLIIx Movie,” “PLIIz Height,” and “Neo:6 Cinema” while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

• “PLIIx Movie,” and “PLIIz Height” do not appear depending on the speaker pattern you select. – “PLIIx Movie” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speaker(s).

– “PLIIz Height” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are front high speakers.

• Some speakers may not output sound depending on the sound field.

• If there is any noise present, the noise may be

• Even if you set the speaker pattern so that there are both surround back speakers and front high speakers, sound cannot be output from each pair of speakers simultaneously. When you select “PLIIz Height,” or the digital input signal contains signals for the front high channels, sound is output from the front high speakers. In other cases, sound is output from the surround back speakers. If you always want to output sound from the front high speakers, set the speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers (page 45). For example, when you select the “HD-D.C.S.” sound field, sound is output from the surround back speakers if 5/4.x is set (HD-D.C.S. (STANDARD)), and sound is output from the front high speakers if 5/2.x is set (HD-D.C.S. (FH)).

different depending on the sound field you select.

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Connection of the playback component and

the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

Audio format

Dolby Digital

Maximum number

of channels

5.1ch

Enjoying Surround Sound

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

DTS

DTS-ES

6.1ch

7.1ch

5.1ch

6.1ch

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DTS 96/24

Audio format

Maximum number

of channels

5.1ch

Connection of the playback component and

the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

DSD

a) b)

Multi channel Linear PCM

Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

Signals with a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

7.1ch

5.1ch

7.1ch

× a

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the receiver

• You can enjoy content (music, photos, and videos) which have been stored on a DLNAcompliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products) that has an authorized DLNA logo displayed on the device (page 82).

• You can enjoy audio from components connected to the receiver or FM/AM tuner with a DLNA-compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products) that has an authorized DLNA logo displayed on the device (page 85).

• You can use the receiver as a device equivalent to a UPnP media renderer on your home network.

• With an Internet connection, you can listen to Rhapsody and SHOUTcast (page 88, 91) and upgrade the software of the receiver. Rhapsody is only available in the US.

• You can change the settings of the receiver using a computer on your home network (page 92).

Using Network Features

About DLNA

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standards organization made up of manufacturers of various products, such as computers, AV components, and mobile computing devices which exchange content (music, photos, and videos). DLNA decides upon standards and publishes an authorized logo to be displayed on devices which support DLNA standards.

Enjoying content stored on the server

A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device on a home network. You can play back music, photos, and videos stored on the server using the receiver.

Computer STR-DA5600ES

To search the server

You can search the server if the server list does not appear on the TV screen.

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,” or

“ Video” from the menu, then press

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,”

or “ Video” from the menu, then press or b.

or b.

2 Select “Server,” then press .

3 Press OPTIONS.

4 Select “Server Search,” then press .

The confirming message appears on the TV screen.

5 Select “Yes,” then press .

The server list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Server,” then press .

The server list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select the server which holds

the content you want to play.

The content list appears on the TV screen.

4 Select content you want to play

from the content list.

The playback screen appears on the TV screen, and content you selected is played back.

Registering your favorite content

You can register your favorite content played back from “ Music,” “ Photo,” or “ Video,” in “My Library.”

1 Press OPTIONS while playing

back the content.

2 Select “Add track (picture,

movie) to My Library,” then press .

3 Select the number you want to

use to register the content from the list, then press .

The content you chose will be registered in “My Library.”

* This button may not work depending on the

connected server or the type of content.

** This button is available when photos are played

back in the slideshow mode or from “My Library.”

Playing back content registered in My Library

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,”

or “ Video” from the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “My Library,” then press

3 Select content you want to play

from the content list.

The playback screen appears on the TV screen, and content you selected is played back.

Note

You cannot register content played back from “My Library” in “My Library.”

Using the multifunction remote to play back content

You can enjoy content on the server by using the following buttons on the multifunction remote. Press AMP to operate the receiver using the remote.

Type of content Music Photo Video

Remote button

Nz z z xz z z Xz z** z >z z**

.z z**

Mz* z*

mz* z*

Selecting the playback mode

You can select the playback mode of the Music category.

1 Press OPTIONS while the

music selections are displayed on the list*, or while listening to the music.

*OPTIONS may not work, depending on the

type of content.

2 Select “Repeat,” or “Shuffle,”

then press .

3 Select a mode from the

following, then press .

x Repeat

Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.

•Off Deactivates the repeat play mode.

•One Plays one track repeatedly.

•All Plays all the tracks repeatedly.

x Shuffle

Plays all the tracks in random order.

•Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode.

•On Activates the shuffle play mode.

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To play back a photo together with background music (BGM)

You can enjoy photos with music registered in “My Library” as background music.

1 Play back a photo from “Server”

(page 82) or “My Library” (page 83).

If you select a photo from “Server,” you will be offered a choice of displaying a single photo or a slideshow of photos on the server. If you select a photo from “My Library,” photos in “My Library” will be played back in sequence in the slideshow mode.

2 Press OPTIONS.

3 Select “BGM,” then press .

4 Select a mode from the following, then

press .

•Off Stops playback of background music.

•On Plays all the tracks in “My Library” repeatedly.

•On (Shuffle) Plays all the tracks in “My Library” repeatedly in random order.

Enjoying the audio of a component connected to the receiver using other device via the home network

The receiver can deliver the audio of a component connected to the receiver using an audio cord, or the audio from an FM/AM tuner that have been converted to linear PCM format to the devices on the home network.

Note

Digital audio signals which are input to the receiver cannot be played back on a DLNA-compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products) that have an authorized DLNA logo displayed on the device. Moreover, some content may not be playable on a compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products).

Listening to the audio of the components connected to the receiver or the built-in FM/AM tuner on a device on your home network

The following illustration is an example of listening to the audio of a component connected to the receiver using a computer. Set “Server Function” to “ON” in the Network settings menu (page 132) beforehand.

Computer

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1 Select the receiver as a server

using the device on the home network.

2 Select the content you want to

play back using device on the home network.

Refer to the operating instructions of the device.

Component connected using an

audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• You cannot play back on two or more devices on your home network at the same time audio delivered from the receiver. When there is a device already playing back content of the receiver, you cannot play back any of the content of the receiver on another device.

• When you operate the FM/AM tuner on this receiver while listening to the FM/AM tuner on the home network, the audio is switched to the latest audio which is selected on the receiver, even though the display of devices on a home network does not change.

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• Turn the server function off, then turn it on again to reflect the latest setting onto the home network after you change the following setting items. – input name and icon assigned that name – preset station name on the FM/AM tuner You can turn on/off the server function in “Server Function” in the Network settings menu (page 132).

Content/input which can be selected from the device on your home network

Content which can be played back/listened to with a device on your home network

Content which can be played back using a device on your home network are as follows.

Content Playback

Music (analog signal) a

Music (digital signal) ×

Photo ×

Video ×

Notes

• Some content may not be able to be played back depending on the connected player or the type of content.

• The audio signals of a component connected to the receiver using a audio cord or FM/AM tuner can be delivered to your home network.

Input name Select

TA PE a MD a SA-CD/CD a

PHONO × FM a AM a

MULTI IN × DMPORT a

HDMI1-6 ×

Server ×

SHOUTcast × SOURCE a

Rhapsody ×

Audio input which can be selected from a device on a home network

You can select analog audio input from a device on your home network as follows.

Input name Select

BD a DVD a SAT/CATV a

TV × VIDEO1 a VIDEO2 a

Using a controller

You can do the following using a device which has a control function on the home network. – Playing back content stored on the server with the receiver – Operating the receiver using Windows 7-based computer with Windows Media Player 12

Note

Before you operate the receiver using a controller, you have to set the controller you want to use to match the receiver. Set “External Control” to “ON,” then set “Controllers” in the Network settings menu. For details on settings for controllers, see “Controllers” (page 132).

Enjoying content stored on the server

You can enjoy, or check the status of content (music, photos, and videos) on the server using a controller. However, only the main zone of the receiver can be operated by a controller.

The following operations are supported.

• Playback, stop, pause, fast-forward and fast-reverse of content

• Go to the next/previous content item

• Checking the elapsed time of the currently playing content

Notes

• Some operations may not be performed, depending on the device used as a controller. For details, refer to the operating instructions of each device.

• If you operate the receiver using the supplied remote together with a controller, the receiver may not work properly.

Computer

(server, controller)

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1 Select the device to be used as

a server using a controller on the home network.

2 Select the content you want to

play back using a controller on the home network.

3 Select the receiver to be used

to play back the content using a controller on the home network.

Refer to the operating instructions of each device.

Using Network Features

Listening to Rhapsody

You can enjoy the Rhapsody Digital Music Service by connecting your receiver to the Internet. Rhapsody is only available in the US.

2 Select “Network,” then press

or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,”

then press .

The confirmation screen for account input appears on the TV screen.

Rhapsody Digital Music Service

Play all the music you want with Rhapsody

Thousands of artists. Millions of songs. Rhapsody is the critically-acclaimed digital music service that gives you unlimited access to a massive music catalog of millions of songs and thousands of artists. You’ll also get exclusive content, personalized recommendations, DJ/ad-free listening on “Rhapsody Radio” and more.

For more information go to: www.rhapsody.com/sonystr

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

4 Select “Yes,” then press .

The account input screen appears on the TV screen.

5 Select the Username box, then

press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV screen.

6 Press V/v/B/b and to select

a character one by one to enter your user name.

7 Select “Finish,” then press . 8 Select the Password box, then

press .

9 Press V/v/B/b and to select

a character one by one to enter your password.

10Select “Finish,” then press . 11Select “Finish,” then press .

Note

Repeat the process again from step 6 if the sign in fails.

Setting an account

Before using the Rhapsody Digital Music Service, it is necessary to register an account using your computer. Refer to www.rhapsody.com/sonystr for details. Sign in using your account on the receiver.

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

To check the account information

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Network,” then or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,” then press

4 Press OPTIONS to select “Account

Information,” then press .

The account type and the customer support ID appear on the TV screen.

To delete an account

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Network,” then press or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,” then press

4 Press OPTIONS to select “Remove

Account,” then press .

5 Select “Yes,” then press .

The user name and the password are deleted.

Selecting the station from the Rhapsody Stations list

You can select the station you want to listen using the Rhapsody Stations list.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Rhapsody Radio,” then

press or b.

3 Select the station you want to

listen to, then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV screen and the station you selected is received.

Note

You can only listen to the same station when listening in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3 simultaneously. Priority is given to the station which has most recently been selected, even if other station has already been selected in one of zones.

Selecting the track using Music Guide

The Music Guide displays a variety of music selections to sample, including top tracks and artists, and recommendations. Select genre names, charts, and new releases anywhere in the Music Guide pages to browse more.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press .

2 Select “Rhapsody Music

Guide,” then press .

3 Select “Genres,” “Charts,”

“New Releases,” or “Rhapsody Recommends,” then press or b.

4 Select the track you want to

listen to from the list, then press .

The playback screen appears on the TV screen and the track you selected is played back.

Note

You can only listen to the same track when listening in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3 simultaneously. Priority is given to the track which has most recently been selected, even if other track has already been selected in one of zones.

Searching for a track, album, or artist you want to listen to

You can search for a track, album, or artist using the search function.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Search,” then press

or b.

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3 Select “Artists,” “Albums,” or

“Tracks” you want to search for, then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v/B/b and to select

a character one by one to enter the title or name you want to search for.

5 Select “Finish,” then press .

Wait until the search result is displayed.

6 Press b to select the search

results.

7 Select the track you want to

listen to from the search result, then press .

The playback screen appears on the TV screen, and track you selected is played back.

Note

2 Select “Add track to My

Library,” “Add album to My Library,” or “Add station to My Library,” then press .

The track, album, or station you chose will be registered in “My Library.”

To remove a track, album, or station registered in My Library

You can remove a track, album, or station registered in “My Library.”

1 Press OPTIONS while a track is playing

back or you are selecting a station.

2 Select “Delete album from My Library,”

“Delete track from My Library,” or “Delete station from My Library,” then press .

The confirmation screen of deletion appears on the screen.

3 Select “Yes,” then press .

The deletion is completed.

Selecting a track, playlist or station registered in My Library

You can select a track, playlist or station registered in “My Library.”

Registering your favorite track, album, or station

You can register your favorite track, album, or station in “My Library” while playing back the track or during reception. You can select the track, album or station that you registered in “My Library” from “My Artists,” “My Albums,” “My Genres,” “My Tracks,” “My Playlists,” or “My Stations.”

1 Press OPTIONS while a track is

playing back or you are selecting a station.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “My Library,” then press

3 Select the track you want to

listen to using the My Library list, then press .

My Library list

My Artists > Artist(s)

My Albums > Album(s)* > Track(s)

My Genres > Genre(s )* > Artist(s)* > Album(s)* > Track(s)

My Tracks > Track(s)

My Playlists > Playlist(s)* > Track(s)

My Stations > Station(s)

> Albums(s)* > Track(s)

*The number of lists displayed on the screen

depends on the status of the Rhapsody Digital Music Service you are using.

Listening to SHOUTcast

The playback screen appears on the TV screen and the track you selected is played back.

SHOUTcast is a digital audio streaming technology-based radio service. SHOUTcast is a directory of Internet radio stations, allowing users to access thousands of free online radio stations from DJs and broadcasters around the world. Refer to http://www.shoutcast.com for details.

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

OPTIONS

Selecting a SHOUTcast station

1 Select “ SHOUTcast” from

the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Preset List,” “0-9,” or A

to Z, then press .

Using Network Features

3 Select the genre you want to

listen to, then press .

4 Select the station you want to

listen to, then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV screen, and the station you selected is received.

Notes

• When the number of stations is large, up to 100 stations can be displayed (in order) on this receiver.

• The audio supplied in a fo rmat that is not supported by this receiver does not appear on the list.

• You can only listen to the same station when listening in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3 simultaneously.

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Priority is given to the station which has most recently been selected, even if other station has already been selected in one of zones.

Features of the Setup Manager application

Presetting favorite stations

You can register your favorite SHOUTcast stations on the receiver.

1 Press OPTIONS while listening

to the radio station.

2 Press to select “Add to

Preset List.”

The preset number list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select the preset number you

want to preset, then press .

Note

If you select a list number for which a station has already been registered, the previously registered station will be overwritten.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Selecting preset stations

You can select your favorite stations from among the registered stations.

1 Select “ SHOUTcast” from

the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Preset List,” then press

or b.

3 Select the preset number

station you want to listen to, then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV screen, and the station you selected is received.

software

You can check the settings of the receiver, and adjust those settings using your computer, as well as using the receiver, after installing the Setup Manager application software provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver.

The following settings cannot be set using the computer with the Setup Manager application software.

• Auto Calibration All settings other than the frequency adjustment for User Reference

• Speaker –Test Tone

• Multi Zone – Zone Power ON/OFF – Zone Input Change – Zone Volume Adjust

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows 7 Starter/Home Premium/ Professional/Ultimate (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Ultimate (SP2, 32bit/64bit) Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP3, 32bit)

Computer

CPU: Celeron, Pentium III or higher Clock Speed: 1 GHz or higher RAM: 512 MB or more HDD: 20 MB or more free disk space (280 MB free disk space is required when .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed.) Monitor: 1024 × 768, High Color (65536 colors) Network: 100Base-TX or higher

Installing the Setup Manager application software on a computer

1 Download the update program

from the support website on the computer to which you installed the Setup Manager.

1 Turn on your computer and

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM

into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The installation launcher starts automatically, then a Software Setup screen appears on the screen. If the installation launcher does not start automatically, double-click “SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.

CD-ROM (Setup

Manager application

software) (supplied)

3 Install the Setup Manager

application software following the instructions given in the message on the screen.

Updating the receiver software using the Setup Manager

2 Click “System” in the Setup

Manager window on the computer screen, then click “Browse...” and specify the path of the update program, and click “Start Update.”

Receiver updating starts. The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel flashes while updating. When the updating complete, the receiver will restart automatically.

Notes

• Do not turn the receiver off or disconnect the network cable during software updating. It may cause a malfunction.

• It may take 50 minutes for the software updating to complete.

To check the HELP

When you want to check the HELP of the Setup Manager application software, click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Setup Manager] – [Help for Setup Manager], in that order.

Using Network Features

You can update the receiver software using the Setup Manager application software provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver. Refer to the HELP of the Setup Manager for details on operations of the Setup Manager. Before updating the receiver software, set “UPDATE(PC)” from “DENY” to “PERMIT” using the display window of the receiver so that the receiver software can be updated using a computer (page 141).

Use the multifunction remote in zone 2 or

Using Multi-zone Features

zone 3. You cannot use the simple remote in a zone (zone 2 or zone 3) other than the main zone.

What you can do with the Multi-zone function

You can enjoy images and sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a zone other than the main zone. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can operate both a component in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from zone 2 or zone 3.

To operate the receiver from zone 2 or zone 3

You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote toward the receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE jack. Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote cannot reach.

Making a multi-zone connection

1:Zone 2 connections

1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND

BACK/ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver.

Main zone Zone 2

IR REMOTE IN

ZONE 2 VIDEO

OUT*

SURROUND BACK/

ZONE 2

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monitor

Multifunction remote

2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and

another amplifier.

Main zone Zone 2

IR REMOTE IN

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT*

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

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A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Sony Amplifier/Receiver

* You can also connect to the ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack.

2:Zone 3 connections

Main zone Zone 3

monitor

Multifunction remote

Using Multi-zone Features

IR REMOTE IN

ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT

A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Sony Amplifier/Receiver

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Multifunction remote

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Making a zone 2 configuration using ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack)

(USA/Canadian model only)

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is used only for custom installation by a qualified person. ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is a jack that sends a source video signal to the component video input for zone 2. For details, consult your dealer.

Note

This jack is not for an Ethernet LAN connection.

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) connection

The RJ-45 pinouts use the T568B standard. Refer to the illustration below.

Component Video Balun CAV-CVB1

one

monitor

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack)

CAT5 cable Component video

cable

Note

CAV-CVB1 (Component Video Balun) must be used. Other types will cause trouble and may void your warranty.

RJ-45 Video Pinout

The RJ-45 pinouts use the T568B standard. Refer to the illustration below.

Pinout Wire color

A Pin 1 BLUE/Pb (R) White/Orange B Pin 2 BLUE/Pb (T) Orange C Pin 3 GREEN/Y (R) White/Green D Pin 4 GND Blue E Pin 5 +11V White/Blue F Pin 6 GREEN/Y (T) Green G Pin 7 RED/Pr (R) White/Brown H Pin 8 RED/Pr (T) Brown

CAT5 cable

Be sure to verify the CAT5 wiring connection is correct. Use Category 5e or Category 6 cable.

CAT5 cable

RJ-45 connector

Wire color

White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown

Pin No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Using Multi-zone Features

Setting the speakers in zone 2

5 Select “Speaker Pattern,” to

select the pattern that has no surround back speakers or no front high speakers.

When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver (page 94), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2 terminals.

AMP

V/v/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O. 7 Select “Sur Back Assign,” then

press .

8 Select “ZONE2,” then press .

Note

If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speakers or front high speakers, you cannot make the zone 2 settings.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Set the volume control for zone 2

You can set the volume control for the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks variable or fixed.

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Multi Zone,” then press

or b.

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

4 Select “Speaker,” then press

or b.

3 Select “Zone2 Line Out Level,”

then press .

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

Parameter Explanation

VARIABLE The volume control is set to

–40 dB initially. Recommended when using a power amplifier.

FIXED The volume control is fixed

to ±0 dB. Recommended when using a component with the variable volume control.

Tip

When you set this item to “VARIABLE,” the volume for the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT and the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals can be changed in conjunction with each other.

Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)

Switching the zone setting of the remote

The remote commander is initially set to be used in zone 2. If you want to use it in zone 3, switch the zone setting of the remote.

?/1

RM SET

SHIFT

AMP

ZONE

2, 3

ENTER

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.

2 Press ZONE.

The AMP button goes off, the ZONE button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up.

3 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric button 2 for the zone 2, or 3 for the zone 3 while the ZONE button is flashing.

The ZONE button lights up.

The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone.

ZONE

?/1

SHIFT

Input

buttons

SOURCE

V/v/b,

MASTER

VOL

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4 Press ENTER.

The ZONE button flashes twice and the remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode.

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Operating the receiver from zone 2

Operating the receiver from zone 3

1 Turn on the main receiver (this

receiver).

2 In the case of illustration 1-2

(page 94), turn on the amplifier in zone 2.

3 Press ZONE.

The remote switches to zone 2.

4 Press ?/1.

The zone function is activated.

5 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

6 Select “ Input” from the

menu, then press or b.

7 Select the input source you

want, then press .

For zone 2, analog video and audio signals are output. When you select SOURCE, the signals of the current input of the main zone are output to the ZONE 2 OUT jack.

8 Adjust to a suitable volume.

• In the case of illustration 1-1

(page 94), adjust the volume using MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.

• In the case of illustration 1-2

(page 95), adjust the volume using the receiver in zone 2. If you set “Zone2 Line Out Level” to “VARIABLE,” you can also adjust the volume using MASTER VOL +/– on the remote (page 98).

To finish the zone 2 operation

Press ZONE, then press ?/1.

1 Turn on the main receiver (this

receiver) and the amplifier in zone 3.

2 Press ZONE.

The remote switches to zone 3. Change the zone setting of the remote to zone 3 in advance (page 99).

3 Press ?/1.

The zone function is activated.

4 Press one of the input buttons

on the remote to select the source signals you want to output.

For zone 3, only analog audio signals are output. When you select SOURCE, the signals of the current input in main zone are output.

5 Adjust to a suitable volume

using the receiver in zone 3.

To finish the zone 3 operation

Press ZONE, then press ?/1.

Tips

• Even when this receiver is standby mode (press

?/1 on the remote to turn off this receiver), the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the multifunction remote at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

• Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 OUT/ZONE 3 OUT jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks.

• When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks even when the multi-channel input is selected.

• The TV input, phono input, or multi-channel input can be selected in the main zone only.

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Sony STR-DA5600ES Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Description and location of parts

Getting Started

Checking the connection appropriate for your components

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting the monitor

3: Connecting the video components

4: Connecting the audio components

5: Connecting the IR Blaster

6: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

7: Connecting to the network

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote

9: Setting the speakers

11: Configuring the network settings of the receiver

12: Preparing a computer to use as a server

Guide to on-screen display operation

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the component connected to the receiver

Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Operating the TDM-iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio

Connecting a satellite radio tuner

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio

Enjoying Surround Sound

Playing back with 2-channel sound

Playing back with multi-channel surround

Enjoying a surround effect for music

Enjoying a surround effect for movies

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the receiver

Enjoying content stored on the server

Enjoying the audio of a component connected to the receiver using other device via the home network

Using a controller

Listening to Rhapsody

Listening to SHOUTcast

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone function

Making a multi-zone connection

Setting the speakers in zone 2

Switching the zone setting of the remote